Patient's question:
Pregnant with a 36-week-old baby, eating a small amount of food with my stomach feels very full, and I feel like I will never absorb it, and it's extremely uncomfortable. When I feel full, I also find it hard to breathe normally. Is that normal? Then when lying in bed, the baby moves, and when my stomach is pressed, my head feels puffy. Is that normal? Feeling uncomfortable in my stomach makes me feel like the whole body is trembling, and I also feel restless. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to clarify this for you! According to your description, the gradually decreasing pressure of the uterus on the gastrointestinal tract during the later stages of pregnancy hinders the digestive process. Digestive issues caused by pregnancy generally do not require medication; proper dietary adjustments can help stabilize the condition to varying degrees. When appetite is poor, eat small, frequent meals, choose foods you enjoy, and consume light, easily digestible foods such as congee, soy milk, milk, and fruits. Avoid sweet foods and greasy, hard-to-digest meat and seafood. Once appetite stabilizes, you can increase your intake of protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, shrimp, and soy products.